Peter G. Currence
Professional Mediation
Peter G. Currence is a Columbia, South Carolina attorney and certified family court mediator with more than 25 years of experience in South Carolina Family Courts. Licensed to practice since 1997, Pete has represented individuals across the state in a full range of family law matters, both at the trial level and in the South Carolina appellate courts.
In July 2023, Pete completed Family Court Mediation Training and is recognized as a Certified Mediator by the Supreme Court of South Carolina. His extensive background as a litigator and trial lawyer informs his work as a mediator, giving him a practical, realistic understanding of how family court cases are evaluated, negotiated, and resolved.
Throughout his career, Pete has handled complex and contested matters involving divorce, custody, support, and equitable distribution. He has appeared in numerous appellate decisions before the South Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, providing him with a deep understanding of how family law issues are analyzed beyond the trial court level.
Pete earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1996 and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from North Carolina State University. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar and has remained active in the legal community through organizations such as the Richland County Bar and the ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute. He has also been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with a Peer Rated distinction for high professional achievement.
Today, Pete’s practice is focused primarily on family court mediation, where he helps parties work toward durable, self-directed resolutions during some of the most difficult periods of their lives.
About Pete
Peter G. Currence provides mediation and legal services in South Carolina family law matters with an emphasis on clarity, fairness, and practical resolution. Drawing on decades of courtroom and appellate experience, Pete helps clients understand both their legal rights and the real-world considerations that affect family court outcomes.
Professional Services
Family Court Mediation
As a certified mediator recognized by the Supreme Court of South Carolina, Pete offers mediation services for a full range of family court issues. His approach goes beyond simply relaying offers between parties. Pete works to facilitate meaningful dialogue, identify underlying concerns, and help parties evaluate options from multiple perspectives—so they can reach agreements that are workable, informed, and lasting.
Mediation services include:
Divorce and separation
Child custody and parenting plans
Child support and support modifications
Alimony/spousal support
Division of marital property
Post-decree disputes and enforcement issues
Pete’s extensive litigation background allows him to provide valuable insight into how courts are likely to view disputed issues, helping parties make informed decisions without the cost, delay, and uncertainty of prolonged litigation.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D. December 1996
North Carolina State University, B.A. 1985
Appellate Court Cases
Stoney v. Stoney, 422 S.C. 593, 813 S.E.2d 486 (2017)
Stoney v. Stoney, 421 S.C. 528, 809 S.E.2d. 59 (2017)
Stoney v. Stoney, 425 S.C. 47, 819 S.E.2d 201 (Ct. App. 2018)
Bristol v. Lepnevicius, 444 S.C. 373, 906 S.E.2d.618 (Ct. App. 2024)
Brantley v. Brantley, 441 S.C. 285, 893 S.E.2d. 349 (Ct. App. 2023)
Ex Parte Gov’t Emples. Ins. Co. v. Goethe, 373 S.C. 132, 644 S.E.2d. 699 (2007)
Hagood v. Hagood, 427 S.C. 642, 832 S.E.2d. 609 (Ct. App. 2019)
Patel v. Patel, 359 S.C. 515, 599 S.E.2d 114 (2004)
Coghlan v. Coghlan, Unpublished Opinion No. 2012-UP-609 (Ct. App. 2012)
Berry v. Holloway, Unpublished Opinion No. 2018-UP-266 (Ct. App. 2012)
Butler v. Butler, 385 S.C. 328, 684 S.E.2d. 191 (Ct. App. 2009)
Schedule a private consultation with Pete and get clear, practical guidance for your next steps.